Things to Do in Kannami (函南町), Shizuoka: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Kannami (函南町) in Shizuoka Prefecture (Chubu, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Ten Province Pass (十国峠), Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳), Banzaburō Dake (万三郎岳) and served by Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km) via the regional hub at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen). Set at 272 m elevation (35.1139°N, 138.9940°E), Kannami offers travelers a base for sampling regional Shizuoka green tea (sencha & matcha), Hamamatsu gyoza & Lake Hamana unagi (eel), Fujinomiya yakisoba cuisine and exploring neighboring Mishima (三島市) (6.9 km), Atami (熱海市) (7.3 km), Hakone (箱根町) (8.8 km), Shimizu (清水町) (8.9 km).

Situated across rolling inland terrain at 272 m elevation in Shizuoka Prefecture, Kannami is anchored by local landmarks including Ten Province Pass (十国峠), Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳), Banzaburō Dake (万三郎岳) and connects to neighboring Mishima, Atami, Hakone via Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km). Within Shizuoka Prefecture, Kannami (函南町) serves as a town (町) in shizuoka prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Southern views of Mount Fuji (Miho no Matsubara, Nihondaira, Fujinomiya), Izu Peninsula hot springs and coastline (Atami, Ito, Shimoda, Shuzenji), and Hamamatsu.

What to See & Do in Kannami (函南町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Kannami (函南町) from Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km) at 272 m elevation (35.1139°N, 138.9940°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Kannami):

• Ten Province Pass (十国峠) — local sightseeing landmark near Kannami (函南町).
• Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳) — local sightseeing landmark near Kannami (函南町).
• Banzaburō Dake (万三郎岳) — local sightseeing landmark near Kannami (函南町).
• Washizu San (鷲頭山) — local sightseeing landmark near Kannami (函南町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Kannami: Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km) (connecting to Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Kannami

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Kannami (函南町) and Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Shizuoka Prefecture and Chubu:

• Mishima (三島市) — 6.9 km from Kannami (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Atami (熱海市) — 7.3 km from Kannami (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Hakone (箱根町) — 8.8 km from Kannami (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Shimizu (清水町) — 8.9 km from Kannami (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Yugawara (湯河原町) — 9.7 km from Kannami (Kanagawa Prefecture)

Getting to Kannami & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Kannami (函南町) via Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km): 45m–1h 25m from Tokyo Station (or 1h–1h 30m from Kyoto/Osaka) directly on the JR Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari or Kodama. From Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km) to reach central Kannami (35.1139°N, 138.9940°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Shizuoka with Kannami (函南町) and neighboring Mishima, Atami, Hakone. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Kannami, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Kannami between Shizuoka and Mishima can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Kannami: While Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km) anchors public transit for Kannami, picking up a rental car at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen) makes it easy to link Ten Province Pass (十国峠) and Myōjinga Dake (明神ヶ岳) with nearby Mishima (三島市) (6.9 km), Atami (熱海市) (7.3 km), Hakone (箱根町) (8.8 km), Shimizu (清水町) (8.9 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Kannami (函南町) & Shizuoka

Dining near Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km) and across Kannami (函南町) highlights the regional food culture of Shizuoka Prefecture and Chubu. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Kannami:

• Shizuoka green tea (sencha & matcha) — regional specialty enjoyed across Kannami (函南町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Hamamatsu gyoza & Lake Hamana unagi (eel) — regional specialty enjoyed across Kannami (函南町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Fujinomiya yakisoba — regional specialty enjoyed across Kannami (函南町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Suruga Bay sakura-ebi (cherry shrimp) & namashirasu — regional specialty enjoyed across Kannami (函南町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Shizuoka oden — regional specialty enjoyed across Kannami (函南町) and Shizuoka Prefecture.

If you are dining in Kannami (函南町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km).

Where to Stay in Kannami (函南町)

Visitors staying overnight in Kannami (函南町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km), or base at major rail hubs in Shizuoka (Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen)) or neighboring Mishima, Atami, Hakone for quick train access into Kannami. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Kannami & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Kannami (函南町, 272 m elevation at 35.1139°N, 138.9940°E): Early February–March for Kawazu early cherry blossoms on the Izu Peninsula; October–February for crisp, unobstructed southern views of Mount Fuji.

Wider sightseeing across Shizuoka Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Ten Province Pass (十国峠) in Kannami (函南町) includes: Southern views of Mount Fuji (Miho no Matsubara, Nihondaira, Fujinomiya), Izu Peninsula hot springs and coastline (Atami, Ito, Shimoda, Shuzenji), and Hamamatsu.

Practical Travel Tips for Kannami (函南町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Kannami: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Atami & Mishima Stations (Tokaido Shinkansen) or Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km) for local bus schedules to Ten Province Pass (十国峠) and walking maps of Kannami (函南町).
• Cash & ATMs in Kannami: Convenience stores and major hotels around Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Ten Province Pass (十国峠) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Kannami accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Kannami: Around Kannami Station (函南駅) (2.2 km) and neighboring Mishima, Atami, Hakone, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.